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1993 Ford Escort 1.8L Diesel · L646 PDO

L646 PDO

1993 Ford Escort (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1993. Recorded mileage 79,281 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
FORD ESCORT
Year / Origin
1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 21/11/2023
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
79,281 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 21/11/2023
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1993
Engine
1753cc

L646 PDO Key Findings

  • 18 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 14/11/2022
  • 79,281 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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L646 PDO Mileage History

  1. 20/07/200616,831 mi
  2. 20/07/200616,831 mi
  3. 13/07/200721,908 mi+5,077 mi
  4. 27/06/200826,405 mi+4,497 mi
  5. 20/07/200932,108 mi+5,703 mi
  6. 23/06/201038,176 mi+6,068 mi
  7. 19/07/201143,933 mi+5,757 mi
  8. 09/07/201249,642 mi+5,709 mi
  9. 18/07/201355,386 mi+5,744 mi
  10. 17/07/201461,705 mi+6,319 mi
  11. 11/07/201566,997 mi+5,292 mi
  12. 18/11/201669,467 mi+2,470 mi
  13. 20/10/201773,365 mi+3,898 mi
  14. 01/11/201875,965 mi+2,600 mi
  15. 22/10/201978,224 mi+2,259 mi
  16. 21/11/202078,766 mi+542 mi
  17. 22/11/202179,032 mi+266 mi
  18. 14/11/202279,281 mi+249 mi

Average of roughly 3,826 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.

L646 PDO MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Oct 2026, 11:18
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Ford Escort (L646 PDO) between July 2006 and November 2022.

The record contains 18 passes and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

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ADVISORY